Mental Health Staff Nurse

Cheswold Park Hospital

Job Summary

South West Yorkshire Partnership Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting band 5 RMNs to join the team based at Cheswold Park Hospital in Doncaster. The role plays a vital part in ensuring that our patients receive the care that they need whilst offering a person-centred approach and will be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Cheswold Park is a 112-bed low and medium secure service for men and women who have come into contact with the criminal justice system.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing service. We are looking to recruit RMNs with enthusiasm and a keen interest in forensic nursing. You will have excellent communication skills and be passionate about delivering the highest standards of patient care.

You will be part of a supportive care group working alongside colleagues of differing disciplines as part of an MDT approach.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to get in touch if they have any questions or would like to discuss any aspects of the post.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

01 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-F0715

Job locations

Cheswold Park Hospital

Doncaster

S Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This is a generic band 5 staff nurse job description designed to reflect mental health services Trust-wide.

Individuals Will Be Expected To

To contribute to an integrated team of staff in providing a high quality of care and treatment both on an individual basis and with a purposeful group programme within a core facility.

Have an understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy mental health or learning disability services and the local service provision.

Be responsible and accountable for the Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of treatment and care for defined service users within the pathway.

Utilise core nursing / specialist skills within the role of primary nurse.

Contribute specific professional support and advice to the team, service users and carers.

Work in partnership with other teams within and outside of the organisation.

Oversee and support junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care.

Support the Management Team in carrying out their duties.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Workload Management

To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service
Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice
Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions
To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives
Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users
To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable
To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan

Communication

Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user
Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation
Contribute to keeping statistical service records, be involved in the evaluation process, as required by the manager
Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources
Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery
Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and to actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan
In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice
To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality.

For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.

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KEY RESULT AREAS

Workload Management

To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service
Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice
Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions
To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives
Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users
To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable
To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan

Communication

Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user
Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation
Contribute to keeping statistical service records, be involved in the evaluation process, as required by the manager
Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources
Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery
Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and to actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan
In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice
To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality.

For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression.
Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with patients therapeutically on a 1:1 basis or in groups.
Awareness of the skills in the prevention and management of violence and aggression.
Ability to lead and motivate staff.
Ability to coach, train, mentor and act as a role model to other team members and learners.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to work flexibly.
Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

Desirable

Evidence based practice.
Knowledge of Recovery Models i.e. Recovery Star, My Shared Pathway, etc.
Thorough understanding of the role of primary nurse system and the concept of clinical supervision.
Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions.
An awareness of the IMROC model.
Knowledge of NHS initiatives specific to the clinical service.

Experience

Essential

Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
Awareness of the Care Programme Approach.
Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability.
Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system.
Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines.
Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention.
Clinical/Professional Supervision.

Desirable

Implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff.
Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery.
Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR 20.
Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting.

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post, working various shift patterns including nights.
A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

Essential

1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register.

Desirable

Relevant post basic qualifications.
CBT/PSI.
Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Commitment to adopt the Trusts core Values and Behavioural standards.
Enthusiasm.
Motivated to work in chosen speciality.
Professionalism.
Resourcefulness.
Flexible attitude.
Common sense approach.
Initiative, tact and diplomacy.
Positive self-image.
Effective team member.
Ability to cope with change.
Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients.
Reliable.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression.
Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with patients therapeutically on a 1:1 basis or in groups.
Awareness of the skills in the prevention and management of violence and aggression.
Ability to lead and motivate staff.
Ability to coach, train, mentor and act as a role model to other team members and learners.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to work flexibly.
Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role.

Desirable

Evidence based practice.
Knowledge of Recovery Models i.e. Recovery Star, My Shared Pathway, etc.
Thorough understanding of the role of primary nurse system and the concept of clinical supervision.
Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions.
An awareness of the IMROC model.
Knowledge of NHS initiatives specific to the clinical service.

Essential

Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
Awareness of the Care Programme Approach.
Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability.
Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system.
Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines.
Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention.
Clinical/Professional Supervision.

Desirable

Implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff.
Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery.
Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR 20.
Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting.

Physical Attributes

Essential

Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post, working various shift patterns including nights.
A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Essential

1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register.

Desirable

Relevant post basic qualifications.
CBT/PSI.
Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Commitment to adopt the Trusts core Values and Behavioural standards.
Enthusiasm.
Motivated to work in chosen speciality.
Professionalism.
Resourcefulness.
Flexible attitude.
Common sense approach.
Initiative, tact and diplomacy.
Positive self-image.
Effective team member.
Ability to cope with change.
Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients.
Reliable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cheswold Park Hospital

Doncaster

S Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cheswold Park Hospital

Doncaster

S Yorkshire

DN5 8AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)